We can see how much quality sound adds to experience. Therefore, we should understand how important enhancements are to our sound systems. You may have already gotten the right speakers, the right amps, and the right sized woofers, so what’s next? Your vehicle may need the right features so you can ride and listen with a focus on driving and enjoying your music rather than . After all, your primary focus should be driving. And after that, it’s all about getting the most out of your stereo system.
Bluetooth Audio
The convenience of using a Bluetooth with mobile phone in the car is a common tool used while driving. The same technology is being used for sound systems in cars for listening to audio. A mobile device with stored music files can be synced to your system using Bluetooth technology. It can also connect you with the Internet for streaming online radio. Bluetooth transmitters can be purchased for devices that don’t have Bluetooth capability. The quality of the sound may not be as high as other connection types, but the convenience, absence of cords and automatic syncing are worth the trade-off for many people.
Bluetooth technology also allows you to link your phone with the stereo system, enabling hands-free calling and listening to music stored on and streamed from your phone. Taking advantage of a Bluetooth-enabled phone together means you can have phone conversations without holding the phone to your ear, and enjoy media from your phone on your stereo system without the need for connecting cables.
iPod Integration
Portable music players like the iPod have become our mobile stereo system, allowing us to take our favorite music, even our entire collection, with us wherever we go. However many car audio systems don’t play nice with iPods, making you operate the player separately from the stereo. Audio systems supporting iPod integration let you operate the iPod directly from the stereo controls, so you don’t have to fumble with the iPod to get to your music and then move to the stereo for other controls like volume.
USB Connectivity
A USB connector on your stereo system combines a couple key benefits into a single, small port. First, any mobile devices in your vehicle that charge with a USB cable (including many smart phones) can be charged simply by being connected. Secondly, if you have media files on your phone, flash drive or other USB device, just plug it in and you’ll have access to your media instantly
Remote Control & Steering Wheel Controls
If your stereo comes with a remote control, this is a great little device which allows you to easily access the most common features and commands for the system, such as the AM/FM tuner, switching tracks, adjusting volume and many others. A remote can also be particularly handy if you want to pass control to someone else in the vehicle, or a passenger in the back seat. If your vehicle is equipped with steering wheel stereo controls and you’re concerned about replacing your stereo receiver, many modern aftermarket stereos will integrate with your steering wheel controls. We can help you find the right unit for this application, and you’ll still be able to adjust the settings of your new stereo from the wheel, just as you’ve been doing with the factory system.
A full-featured audio system sounds good, sure, but also provides you with the options you need to enjoy your portable music player, phone, and the unit itself all with a minimum of fuss.
If you’re interested in a sound system that can take your driving experience to the next level, and free you from many of the hassles you may be used to with more basic systems, DeDona Tint & Sound can help. Give us a call today at (336) 851-1300.
